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Comment from Sanku
I am sorry I was not upto date with my reviews.
This is a great poem with a great message.'Humility is priceless,humiliation stops!'Lovely concluding line. I especially like the 'selfie 'comment .Too many people are obsessed with selfies..
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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I am sorry I was not upto date with my reviews.
This is a great poem with a great message.'Humility is priceless,humiliation stops!'Lovely concluding line. I especially like the 'selfie 'comment .Too many people are obsessed with selfies..
Comment Written 10-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023
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Santha, I truly just appreciate you reading and reviewing it. There are a few newbies that haven't taken the time to know how things work here, and came on to insult many great authors and when we offered to help them to understand, we were insulted by more snide remarks and nasty remarks made. Oh Santha, I don't understand such disrespect, but felt the need to address it. Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comments and review.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
A powerful message beautiful written and presented.
A very wise lesson and warning for those who are self-absorbed with their own intelligence and beauty.
With humility they are far more beautiful and caring.
Best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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A powerful message beautiful written and presented.
A very wise lesson and warning for those who are self-absorbed with their own intelligence and beauty.
With humility they are far more beautiful and caring.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Mary, am so sorry for this late thank you to your review. i was a little under the weather, but am feeling better now. I cannot tell you how very much your lovely review, and words mean to me. Thank you again my dear friend
Comment from Jim Wile
Another very good poem, Debi. Wonderful message to not only the self-centered narcissists out there but really to all of us. We could all use a dose of humility at times and a reminder that less is more and more is often less. Very good rhyming and presentation too.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Another very good poem, Debi. Wonderful message to not only the self-centered narcissists out there but really to all of us. We could all use a dose of humility at times and a reminder that less is more and more is often less. Very good rhyming and presentation too.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Jim, I am so sorry for this late thank you to your review. I was a little under the weather, but am feeling better now. I cannot tell you how very much your lovely review, and words mean to me. Thank you again my dear friend
Comment from Susan Newell
Debi,
I like the title, and the poem. It really pays to take a good hard look at ourselves every once in a while and make sure we aren't getting a "swelled head." There is always someone, prettier, smarter, more agile . . . whatever quality or skill we presume to excel at. So yes, we should be humble when assessing ourselves, and not try to elevate ourselves by humiliating others. That never works anyway. Nice, thoughtful and caring poem.
Sue
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Debi,
I like the title, and the poem. It really pays to take a good hard look at ourselves every once in a while and make sure we aren't getting a "swelled head." There is always someone, prettier, smarter, more agile . . . whatever quality or skill we presume to excel at. So yes, we should be humble when assessing ourselves, and not try to elevate ourselves by humiliating others. That never works anyway. Nice, thoughtful and caring poem.
Sue
Comment Written 06-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Sue, I am so sorry for this late thank you to your review. I was a little under the weather, but am feeling better now. I cannot tell you how very much your lovely review, and words mean to me. Thank you again my dear friend
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You are very welcome, Debi.
Comment from bob cullen
What a clever delivery of wisdom. I love the fourth line of verse two, it's so punchy and direct. But I do disagree with the third line in verse three. I think I will enjoy the sound of hearing her go ker-plop.
A most enjoyable read.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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What a clever delivery of wisdom. I love the fourth line of verse two, it's so punchy and direct. But I do disagree with the third line in verse three. I think I will enjoy the sound of hearing her go ker-plop.
A most enjoyable read.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Hi Bob, Boy, am I ever late in thanking you for your wonderful review!. Once again, I am so sorry. I am usually more on the ball, and I do truly appreciate your wonderful comments for my poem! Thank you so very much my dear friend.
Comment from Michele Harber
When I was younger, I always got the highest grades in school. I wasn't particularly pretty, and I wasn't popular but, according to our standards of measure, I was the "smartest." Thus, when other kids teased me, I threw my only weapon at them: my grades. Looks were subjective, but my grades were indisputable. You won't be surprised to learn I didn't make many friends that way.
At the same time, I was also the person who wouldn't make fun of, and was always nice to, anyone who was targeted by others. I'll never forget the boy who talked to trees. I was the only person who'd ever say hello to him and, consequently, the only person with whom he ever conversed (making me, of course, the next target of those who'd picked on him).
Now that I'm in my early 60's, I regret having belittled people by throwing my grades in their faces, but I've never regretted the teasing I took for being kind to others, because I've never regretted being kind to them.
My high grades got me medals and a good job. My kindness gave me pride. I'll take pride in my good deeds over medals and a good job any day. Medals can be lost, and jobs aren't permanent, but pride can last forever.
So, yes, humility is priceless and humiliation must stop. Except for the narcissistic few among us, you will be a much better person, and lead a much better life, if you have acts of kindness on which to look back.
In short (well, long, in this case), your poem basically describes my past life, and life as it should be, with more of a focus on others, and much less on ourselves.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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When I was younger, I always got the highest grades in school. I wasn't particularly pretty, and I wasn't popular but, according to our standards of measure, I was the "smartest." Thus, when other kids teased me, I threw my only weapon at them: my grades. Looks were subjective, but my grades were indisputable. You won't be surprised to learn I didn't make many friends that way.
At the same time, I was also the person who wouldn't make fun of, and was always nice to, anyone who was targeted by others. I'll never forget the boy who talked to trees. I was the only person who'd ever say hello to him and, consequently, the only person with whom he ever conversed (making me, of course, the next target of those who'd picked on him).
Now that I'm in my early 60's, I regret having belittled people by throwing my grades in their faces, but I've never regretted the teasing I took for being kind to others, because I've never regretted being kind to them.
My high grades got me medals and a good job. My kindness gave me pride. I'll take pride in my good deeds over medals and a good job any day. Medals can be lost, and jobs aren't permanent, but pride can last forever.
So, yes, humility is priceless and humiliation must stop. Except for the narcissistic few among us, you will be a much better person, and lead a much better life, if you have acts of kindness on which to look back.
In short (well, long, in this case), your poem basically describes my past life, and life as it should be, with more of a focus on others, and much less on ourselves.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2023
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It actually sounds more to me like you had no other alternatives back in those days. It is human nature, especially in the brain of a teen, to defend themselves and try not to hurt. But the mean kids have to live with themselves forever. And what you did was not being mean. And now as an adult, you are one of the loveliest people I know here. Somehow I always put a face to everyone after I get to know them. The most beautiful people in my eyes are ones like you. Poised, kind and caring in all ways, and lol, love that you are a little bit of a chatterbox too. I get teased a little for being a self proclaimed chatterbox with people that I care about. The arrogant and know it alls have a different look in my head completely.
The reason I wrote this was because for a while now, so many newbies are coming here and think they run the show. I had my first three ever last week and when I tried to help her, by making a few suggestions to watch for a while to see how we do things here, she accused me of maybe having friends on here that would get my posts better reviews. And I was so nice to her. So I went and looked at her other reviews she gave and she was ruthless. Gave some of our best authors ones and twos even. And then I heard there were a couple more on here. So I got a little upset, because what gives them the idea they know anything.
So I wrote this poem. And that is who I was talking about. I think Tom should have some training or something set up for when they come so they aren't so vain about their own waiting. By the way, I got the three because there were no exciting parts to the poem. I was talking about waiting for Spring. It wasn't a horror story. Lol.....
Anyway thanks my sweet friend for the wonderful review, my dear friend.
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Who, me, a chatterbox? Surely you jest.
Actually, I'm usually very reserved but, once someone gains my trust (and opening up to me as honestly as you did is surely a way to do that), I'm happy to respond in kind. Sharing what you shared took a lot of guts, and deserves the same honesty in return.
I'm very flattered that you hold such a high opinion of me, and I hope I'm able to live up to it. I'm the kind of person who will always be nice unless given cause not to be. I can definitely be a formidable enemy, but I'm a much better friend.
I'm sorry you've had to deal with some negative attitudes (and reviews) from some of the newbies. Hopefully they'll come to learn that the reason behind reviewing is to help, not to hurt. Of course, there'll always be that fringe of people who deal with hurt by hurting others. You are the best proof that that doesn't have to be the case, and you can break the cycle.
My mother was physically abused as a child (as was her mother and brother). Her response was to decide she would never treat her own child that way, and it made her the best mother I could have ever asked for (which makes her deep descent into dementia that much more upsetting). Thank goodness I still have my mother, but those sparks of the person she used to be are getting fewer and farther between.
That aside, I'm glad you wrote your poem and expressed your feelings. Writing has definitely been my therapy and my way of dealing with things in my life.
As far as your poem about spring not being exciting enough, I suppose flowers could have "exploded" on the lawn, and leaves "burst" into view. How dare they do things like "blossom," "bloom" or just look beautiful??? That's so thoughtless of them! 😂
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You are so sweet and I can tell I have an ally in always looking for the positive in people. In my letter to God, from last week was about being molested by my godfather and having to keep it to my self until I was 40 because he threatened my father if I told. So I lost my whole childhood.I finally was sick all the time, and long as the monster was alive I couldn't take any chance of him hurting my dad. Anyway I write out it in a poem called godfather and again in autobiography called I was a ghost and a goblin. But when I finally tell, I spent years in therapy and realized that I could either let him steal what time I had left too or find a way to have a gear life. I have the two best families, home and here. God must really love us to give us each other. That is why I talk a lot about loving so many here, and it's because I need to tell people and get my feelings out. They were locked away too long. Anyway, I have put both moms on my prayer list as I do know what dementia did a positive note for me, as it helped me to love my mother in- law . God Bless you Michelle, my lovely friend!
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Thank you so much, Debi. All prayers are always welcome. They both have my prayers nightly as well.
I had no idea to what extent FanStory would increase my circle of friends. My FanStory friends are a small but special group of people who are kind and honest, and who understand that the intent of writing in any form (from letters to novels) should be to help (and, yes, entertaining is a way of helping) and not to hurt. I'm very proud to have such an intelligent, brave, kind, pious and loving person as part of that group. I respect and admire the courage and strength it took you to not just survive all you endured, but to thrive!
Comment from Eternal Muse
This is a good description of someone beautiful on the outside, but very full of herself. She sounds like a ruthless and heartless kind of a person who is too worried about her place upon a pedestal - alas, it may be a pedestal of clay...
A fantastic presentation, great imagery and your rhyming make it a delight to read and review.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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This is a good description of someone beautiful on the outside, but very full of herself. She sounds like a ruthless and heartless kind of a person who is too worried about her place upon a pedestal - alas, it may be a pedestal of clay...
A fantastic presentation, great imagery and your rhyming make it a delight to read and review.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Once again, you are so sweet. I thank you so very much for your lovely review and kind words for my poem. It's so appreciated, my dear friend!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I love your play on words. I see a need for a
'badda bump ch ch' "Your "l"phone full of selfies? you might need a restart" You've used a good example of juxtaposition: "Less is mostly more {in life} and more is mostly less" Good job
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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I love your play on words. I see a need for a
'badda bump ch ch' "Your "l"phone full of selfies? you might need a restart" You've used a good example of juxtaposition: "Less is mostly more {in life} and more is mostly less" Good job
Comment Written 05-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2023
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Liz,. I cannot tell you how very much your lovely review, and words mean to me. I love when you show me how you truly get some of my satire! You are one special witty lady! Thank you again my dear friend
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***chuckles & hugs***
Comment from EVA LEE MILLER
This poem is a vivid reminder to pay attention to being kind as we walk our paths throughout life because we do fall, and it is better to be kind with a good heart rather than "feeling superior" to anyone else.
It is written in a kind tone which strengthens the important message.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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This poem is a vivid reminder to pay attention to being kind as we walk our paths throughout life because we do fall, and it is better to be kind with a good heart rather than "feeling superior" to anyone else.
It is written in a kind tone which strengthens the important message.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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Eva, that is so kind of you. Thank you for your very sweet review and comments! I appreciate it so much my friend!
Comment from LJbutterfly
Thank you Debi for this powerful message and inspirational poem. We are all aspiring writers, some more experienced than others, but all here to grow and help others. When I joined in 2020, I read for six months before posting anything or reviewing anyone's work so I could get a feel for the FS climate. I received some very helpful reviews and a few that made me feel bad. One reviewer ripped my contest entry up. Haha! I won the contest. I enjoyed this entire poem, but especially meaningful to me is the second verse. ' "yes" opens more doors, for achieving great success'
Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023
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Thank you Debi for this powerful message and inspirational poem. We are all aspiring writers, some more experienced than others, but all here to grow and help others. When I joined in 2020, I read for six months before posting anything or reviewing anyone's work so I could get a feel for the FS climate. I received some very helpful reviews and a few that made me feel bad. One reviewer ripped my contest entry up. Haha! I won the contest. I enjoyed this entire poem, but especially meaningful to me is the second verse. ' "yes" opens more doors, for achieving great success'
Well done.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023
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Lorraine, you understood exactly why I felt compelled to write this.right now. Actually I think I should have named this, Arrogance.because I would never thought to do go onto a new site and impose my rudeness on others. I too watched for 6 or even 7 months and i still needed guidance. Anyway thank you again. As always, you are so sweet. I thank you so very much for your lovely review and kind words for my poem. It's so appreciated, my dear friend!
